by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 3,278 undergraduates in 2020, Northwestern Michigan College is a small, public college located in Traverse City, Michigan. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Northwestern Michigan College offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Northwestern Michigan College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Northwestern Michigan College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Northwestern Michigan College Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Northwestern Michigan College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Northwestern Michigan College Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Northwestern Michigan College for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, Northwestern Michigan College does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
Northwestern Michigan College offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Northwestern Michigan College has a comparatively small, student body. There were 3,278 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,200 (36.6%). Part-time attendance was 2,078 (63.4%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1,200 | 2,078 | 3,278 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Northwestern Michigan College is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Northwestern Michigan College #1823 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Northwestern Michigan College by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Northwestern Michigan College Diversity Guide.
We wanted to tell you about student athletes at Northwestern Michigan College, but that information was not available.
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Northwestern Michigan College Athletics
